When · Days That Matter vs Time Kept
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
When · Days That Matter
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When (formerly #DAYS) helps you keep the dates that shape your past, present, and future. Birthdays, anniversaries, and the days a plan begins or ends can all live on one continuous timeline. ONE STORY, MORE THAN ONE DATE Add beginnings, endings, and other moments to the same record, so its full arc stays together—not just a countdown number. SEE TIME CLEARLY Browse what has passed, what is in progress, and what is coming next. When uses each actual date and keeps the exact day count visible. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Keep important dates and photos on your Home Screen. Each widget size can have its own event and composition. GENTLE, USEFUL REMINDERS Set custom and milestone reminders. Notifications are scheduled locally on your device, with no account required. FREE & PREMIUM Create up to 10 records for free, with iCloud sync and timelines included. Premium unlocks unlimited records, advanced reminders, poster widget layouts, and celebration effects. A one-time purchase unlocks Premium permanently. Your records are designed with privacy in mind. If you enable iCloud, sync is provided by Apple CloudKit. Purchases are handled by Apple’s StoreKit. Questions or feedback? Email aloooone@proton.me Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Time Kept
This app helps you track important dates and manage time with a focus on aesthetic design. It offers customizable desktop widgets, a visual representation of your life's progress, and a professional lunar calendar engine.
- Bespoke desktop widgets
- Life Grid visualization
- Time progress rings
- Professional Lunar Engine
- FaceID/TouchID privacy lock
- iCloud seamless sync
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Time Kept is a time-tracking app designed for recording important dates and memories. It doesn't rush you to achieve more; it simply reminds you at the right moment: some people are worth thinking of early, some days are worth preparing for, and some past moments are worth cherishing. In "Days", you can view upcoming birthdays, anniversaries, and promises, while easily setting up custom reminders and preparation checklists. In "Memories", enrich your records with text and photos, and gently scroll through past moments along a beautiful timeline. You can also turn a significant date or memory into a clean, minimalist time card to share with those who walked alongside you. Key Features Important Dates: Track birthdays, anniversaries, promises, and major life events. Flexible Repetition: Set events to repeat weekly, monthly, yearly, or keep them as one-time milestones. Smart Reminders: Custom alerts ranging from 30 days in advance to the exact day. Preparation Checklists: Turn anxious waiting into calm, organized preparation. Memory Timeline: Relive your journey through text, photos, and historical records. iCloud Sync: Securely sync all your text data and photos across your Apple devices. Home Screen Widgets: See your most important days, what's next, and past memories at a glance. Privacy Lock: Protect your private sanctuary with Face ID or device passcode. Legal & Support Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://greathao.github.io/timemachine-support/#privacy Contact Us: https://greathao.github.io/timemachine-support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: When · Days That Matter at every 3 days against Time Kept's every 5 months. Time Kept's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. When · Days That Matter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Time Kept sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
When · Days That Matter ships an update every 3 days, Time Kept every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | When · Days That Matter | Time Kept |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 杰龙 刘 | 浩 刘 |
In-app purchases
When · Days That Matter
- When Premium · Lifetime Access$0.99
Time Kept
- 基础月度订阅$0.991 Month
- 年度订阅 (送试用)3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- 拾光机 PRO 终身买断$9.99





